The 3 components everyone should know about recurrent UTIs
Your urogenital health (that is, your vaginal health and bladder health) is all related.
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Can Alcohol Cause UTIs?
Drinking alcohol doesn’t directly cause urinary tract infections, but it can worsen the symptoms. Learn more with our helpful guide.
What’s the Difference Between Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence & UTI?
Overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and UTIs are three different urinary health issues that share similar symptoms. However, they're actually quite different, and treatment will vary depending on diagnosis.
What is Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder is a urinary health condition that can affect anyone. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, incontinence, and urinary frequency that can disrupt daily life. Luckily, there are treatment options available.
Do our underwear and lubricant choices play a part in urinary health?
If you’re prone to UTIs, it doesn’t hurt to take precautions when selecting your underwear and lubricant.
Is It Possible For Me To Get a UTI After a Hysterectomy?
The short answer is yes, it is possible to get a UTI after a hysterectomy procedure. The long answer is that a UTI after a hysterectomy may not be directly related to the procedure.
The Difference Between BV, UTIs, and Yeast Infections
This guide is here to support you in understanding the differences between bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections, and yeast infections.
Can a UTI Cause Nausea?
Learn how a UTI can cause nausea and its connection to urinary tract health in our comprehensive Uqora Learning Center guide. Discover the correlation between UTIs and nausea and effective strategies for prevention and relief.
How to Read UTI Test Strip Results
Dr. Katherine Klos is a board-certified urologist practicing in Washington, DC and a Uqora Medical Advisor. She completed her medical training at the University of Alabama and her urology residency at The George Washington University. Since graduating residency in 2012, she has developed a practice that focuses on pelvic health for both male and female patients. Dr. Klos understands the multidimensional aspects of urologic care and believes in a partnership approach to help her patients reach their goals through traditional medical therapeutics and overall wellness strategies. Dr. Klos is also active in research and developing technologies, and she serves in an advisory role at the FDA. Outside of patient care, Dr. Klos is a talented pastry chef and enjoys spending time with her three young children.
Do UTIs Cause Back Pain?
We’re here to support you on every step of your journey, including understanding how UTIs symptoms can show up for different people. UTIs can often feel debilitating, and adding back pain into the mix can make you feel even worse. If you notice a dull, aching pain or sharp discomfort in your back while dealing with a UTI, it's important to seek treatment from your healthcare provider. This way, you can stop the infection from becoming more severe.
What are the symptoms of a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys. Common UTI symptoms include frequent urination, painful urination, blood in the urine, and more. If a UTI progresses to your kidney, you may also develop symptoms such as a high fever, chills, and nausea.
What is Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) affects an estimated 3 to 8 million females in the United States (1). Yet still, bladder health is severely under-researched so there is no known cure for IC at this time. Although there is no cure for IC, there are a few known lifestyle changes that can help relieve symptoms of IC.
4 ways to prioritize your sexual and urinary health
Sex is a common trigger of both urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV), so an increase in sexual activity can therefore increase your risk of UTIs. It’s important to note that UTIs are not a sexually transmitted infection (aka you are not passing a UTI from one partner to another).
New study addresses why some of us get so many UTIs, while others of us do not
Why do some people get more UTIs than others? Learn more about your urinary tract health and the recent study behind UTI frequency.
UTI risk factors for males
The biological occurrence of a UTI is the same in both males and females: bacteria ascend up the urinary tract through the urethra and cause an infection. About 20% of all urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur in men and up to 14% of males will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime.
Anatomy of the Urinary Tract
Here’s the ultimate guide to the function of the 4 major parts of the urinary tract.
How catheter use influences UTI risk
Catheters can be used when there are complications with the process of urinary drainage. These complications can be long-term or short-term, and are generally used for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons to support the process of urinary drainage. UTIs attributed to catheter use are one of the most common infections acquired in healthcare facilities (8). In fact, approximately 75% of UTIs acquired.
UTIs and Hydration
Anecdotal evidence suggests that people with recurring UTIs swear by hydration as a preventative measure and studies have shown that drinking more water was associated with decreased occurrence of UTI hospital visits.
UTIs in the elderly
UTIs can come into play in all stages of life. However, in our older years, UTIs can not only present differently but can occur for different reasons.
UTIs and age — how age impacts urinary health
As we age there are many biological changes that occur, which can increase your risk of UTIs.
The different causes of urinary tract infections and why
From anecdotal, clinical, and survey data, you can get a UTI in a few different ways.
What every female needs to know about incontinence
Let’s be clear – leakage of urine is not an inevitable part of aging. Incontinence is a very common problem that affects up to 25% of women.
Why do I get UTIs in the summer?
Between swimming and traveling, you may find yourself more prone to urinary tract issues this season.